April 20, 2023 Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A fancy dinner that’s really one-pan and super easy to make! Sliced pork tenderloin served in a creamy and savory sauce filled with hearty mushrooms and delicate leeks. Enjoy these tender medallions with mashed potatoes or egg noodles and serve with your favorite veggie. Pork medallions sound fancy, doesn’t it? Well, all it means is pork tenderloin that’s been sliced. It’s basically mini pork chops when you think about it. These are easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but they’re also an impressive dish to serve when entertaining. It’s the recipe I’m going to keep for special occasions like birthday dinners, date nights (like...
Saving money while reducing food waste should be on every family’s radar these days, not just those living on a tight income. I don’t know about you, but I’ve recently been walking out of the grocery store scratching my head on numerous occasions about what little I got for how much was spent. Am I alone on this? Some of the best ways to stretch those hard-earned dollars and reduce food waste involve good old common sense and may prove pretty simple. It just comes down to using good food storage practices. I’d like to take a few moments to go over some ways that may be helpful for you. Keep reading to find out food storage tips for your...
Nothing says “spring is here” quite like asparagus season! One of my favourite vegetables, I love it grilled with hollondaise sauce, in soups, in salads, and anything in between! Asparagus risotto is one of my top ways of eating it though: it brings back many happy memories of visits to Italy. Find my easy recipe for asparagus risotto below. INGREDIENTS 2 bunches asparagus, chopped into 1 cm pieces (green preferred, but white works too) 300 g arborio rice 1 large shallot, finely chopped (or 1 small onion, finely chopped) 1.3 L boiling chicken stock (alternatively, use same volume of boiling water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes) 125 ml dry white wine (optional) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp Herbes...
Photo by: @TimsThrills A restaurant built for the gods? Table for me, please! If you’re looking for a place to have lunch or dinner while you’re at the theme parks, look no further than Mythos Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure. Whether you’ve dined here before or you’re a first-timer, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with your experience (and with the food, of course). Now, some of you might be wondering, “What is Mythos and why is it so great?” and you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re about to dive into. Not only has Mythos been voted the #1 theme park restaurant in the world from 2003 to 2008 and again in 2018 by Theme Park Insider, but...
When you think about the expensive vegetables at the store, you know, the really sexy ones that have “a season,” you’re usually thinking of perennial vegetables. Somewhat ironically, they’re the most chill. Plant them once, kick back, and wait for them to pop up on their own, year after year.Read more...
